WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY | Expect the Unexpected | Ravens or Peregrine Falcons

[@alisonmeagor2355]

Reallly enjoyed it.A nice surprise seeing the peregrines too. You never know what will turn up next.Great location,we are so lucky to have this on our doorstep.Look forward to more surprises next time.Alison.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Alison it really was a lovely surprise to be honest! Hard to break myself away for them but I've been back since and spent sometime with the Ravens so hopefully a video on that very soon. Such a beautiful raw stretch of coastline, all to myself! Cheers R 👍

[@ZhayynnJamesPhotography]

Another lovely video Richard. Love that craggy landscape and some beautiful peregrines!

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much my friend, such great birds! And dramatic location. All the very best R 👍

[@laurencearnold5822]

Superb Richard, love the footage of the peregrines look forward to the Ravens another time👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Laurence, I've managed to spend some time with the Ravens recently so a Vlog out again soon. All the best R 👍

[@nickclaytonphotography]

Another great vlog Richard, it's never a given with wildlife as you know. Set off hoping for one species & get stopped in your tracks by another. What a day! Look forward to the next one mate. I'm due back down in around 3-4 weeks, hopefully catch up then. All the best, Nick

[@RichardBirchett]

Cheers Nick, I think that's why it drives us forward to do more and it's never always the same especially when sometimes you get treated to some special moments. Superb mate, might catchup if I am around, heading up to Scotland for a bit but I'll keep in touch. Cheers R 👍

[@littlemike50]

Nice footage and loved the distant shots of the Falcons showing there environment

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much mate, I do like doing birds & animals in their environment rather that the 1:1 in your face shots. Cheers R 👍

[@steveverityphotography1281]

Great to see the Peregrines as always Richard, I know what it is like up on the cliff tops it has been relentless where I live I hope it is better on Sunday when I go out again.

[@RichardBirchett]

It was Steve, such a special bird for me and a total surprise to see. Fingers crossed you get some success. Cheers R 👍

[@martynhall1752]

Wow Richard that was fantastic seeing the Peregrine falcons, they are magnificent birds a stunning place to go and get results like that, really enjoyed watching the vlog keep doing what you’re doing Richard and thank you for taking the time in making the vlog and sharing with us on KZbin Martyn.

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi Martyn, thanks very much they are a fantastic bird to just watch let alone photograph and the scenery is always such a pleasure to see. Really a great support for me on the channel and always look forward to replying to your comments. All the very best R 👍

[@KGsPhotography]

Another great day out Richard and what a consolation prize, a pair of Peregrines. Rough conditions though. Stay safe mate, cheers Keith

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Keith, a bird that certainly never disappoints and such formidable hunters...You too mate, all the best R 👍

[@JohnFormstone]

What a bird! Some great stills and footage again Richard. 👍

[@RichardBirchett]

It certainly is John, awesome in every way! Thanks for much for watching. All the best R 👍

[@CamillaI]

Yes great to see the Peregrines I do get a number of fly bys around here in Wiltshire . I really must do the Peregrines at Salisbury Cathedral this year ! Awesome bird thanks for sharing some great footage 👍😍

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Mark, I heard they breed there, probably a great place to view them a fairly close range! Cheers R 👍

[@gregwilsonnaturephotography]

Hey Richard, Ahh you gotta love Peregrines! They are one fierce and badass Raptor! Excellent video footage and stills like usual. Always keeps me coming back for sure. He I notice a Nikon D500 next to you! I am thinking you had a friend with you.... You wouldn't be joining the dark side now would you? Nah... I don't think so. As always I am waiting for the next one! Take care... Sayin' hey... Greg

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi there Greg, badass indeed! They just look awesome all the way down to their trousers, and obviously killer talons!! I was battling with the wind a bit but still I was happy to walk away with some useable footage and still albeit it distant. No way, great cameras especially the D500 but a friend popped down to see the Falcons I I managed to get his setup in the shot! I wondered who would be the first to spot it, lol.. thanks as always. best regards R👍

[@craigmaisfield3247]

Great vlog mate again. Stunning to see the Peregrines there mate..

[@RichardBirchett]

Cheers Craig, such a belter of a bird, lol.. Cheers R 👍

[@nickbirchett3508]

Nice one son really enjoyed that 👏👏👍👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much Dad, really glad you liked it😀😀👍

[@scotttilleyphotography]

Fantastic images and footage Richard. Couldn't agree more what a fantastic place to live near such a rugged beautiful coastline. Cheers mate👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Scott, Since my last vlog I started to think I should be doing more around such beautiful surroundings before I head up country for a few years! And there is always something going on. Need to catch up on your channel, been so busy! all the best R 👍

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Great video Richard who doesn't love a Pergrin Falcon. Saw my first Swallow a couple of weeks ago. Spring is here. All the best Steve.

[@RichardBirchett]

Cracking birds aren't they Steve, Like the Barn Owl one could never tire off! Glad it's here, been a long winter. Cheers mate 👍

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

They certainly are cracking birds mate.

[@deanseldon5640]

Awesome stuff yet again mate keep it up

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Dean, hopefully another out soon. Cheers Richard 👍

[@richardpill8322]

Great shots and video, I wish I could get as close as that to our Peregrines. I need to revert to the 500mm + 2x teleconverter on the 7D ii to get a habitat shot! 😊 Also loved the slow motion of the sea. All the best. Rich.

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi there Richard, wow you really have to go big on the reach to get on them! I must admit my other site I can't get close at all as they are just so alert and not happy with you getting even remotely close! But this other pair seem quite tolerant, probably because of their position on an island! Thanks again R 👍

[@garylancelles6666]

Top vlog as always Richard

[@RichardBirchett]

Cheers Gary, look forward to catching up for some Exmoor action soon. R 👍

[@cerealkiller4248]

I never go to the coast, I can see the sea from my back garden so it holds no mystique for me apart from sunsets. When I do though a Kestrel often shows well. The last time I went I was looking for Snow Buntings, and came away with great views of a pair of Choughs.

[@RichardBirchett]

To be honest I am more of an inland type of photographer but it's still a bit quiet so the coast offers a bit more in the way of action at the moment, especially the Peregrines. You never can tell what you'll get, still choughs and seeing the Kestrel always a treat. All the best R 👍

[@richardmoult9781]

Wonderful Rich just love a peregrine , Nikon D500? come over to the dark side ?

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much Richard! Couldn't leave Canon, it's a friends D500, he was hidden out of shot but the Nikon Camera creeped it to steal thew show, lol.. Cheers R 👍

[@adrianmoore4690]

great video great shots

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much Adrian, bit distant but for a wild Peregrine I was happy. All the best R 👍

[@deerohdeer8000]

Seriously number one channel for me !!!!!! Just inspiring for me & others !! Great Richard support you always !! Great post mate !!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👍👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much my friend, always nice to hear such positive comments from you. Awesome to have you following my channel, I hope you are keeping well and getting out yourself? I need to catchup on your latest vlogs! Bit behind at the moment. All the best R 👍

[@cyrusjames1442]

Hi Richard, love your chatting, very informative. Don't know the area at all, but you brought a piece of your world into mine. Great wildlife shots, fantastic. ☺☺ New friend here! Liked and new sub🏡

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi there Cyrus, thanks very much for checking out the channel and for subscribing it's great to have you follow me. Such a great comment, always nice to hear. All the very best Richard 👍

[@thirteen23girls64]

Hi Richard, love your knowledge of the local wildlife, interesting listening to you. It appears you are ready for the unexpected! Looks like you had a good day! Friends from Aussie, I liked.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much indeed for watching and liking my video:-) great to have you ladies following along. All the best R 👍😉

[@thirteen23girls64]

@@RichardBirchett Great to be your friend. 🙂🙂

[@eust785]

Hi Richard, down in your area this week at Praa sands, right by the coastal path. been out today for a recky along the path towards Porthleven. I only started wildlife photography at the beginning of this year. Still lots to learn, especially bird ID. Am I right in thinking there will be seals in the coastal sea areas this time of year. Are they seasonal or here all year round?

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi there, you picked a pretty good week as the weathers dry and looks superb from Wednesday onwards. If you want to see Atlantic Greys Seal try and head to Godrevy at a place called Mutton Cove, there is a large colony there but be careful not to get to close and disturb them as they spook easily. I really hope you get to see them and have a great week. All the best R 👍

[@littlemike50]

Good spot for kestrel and Buzzards along the coast path out of porthleven looking right as you face the sea.

[@rogermullins7877]

Another good video Richard. Maybe not what you wanted but those Perigrines made up for that. The shot at 8.53 blew me away. I've always considered their plumage are variants of grey / blue grey but looking at that shot made me intially think whether you had used flash and a Better Beamer, although I have never seen you using fill-in flash.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Roger, it was a pleasant surprise for me to be honest! And I know what you mean about the plumage, I've recently found out from a very informative Falcon expert that the plumage does vary quite a bit especially with age. I have flash be rarely ever use it. Tricks of Lightroom & PS maybe, lol.. Cheers R👍

[@FollowThomas]

Impressive equipment and amazing footage. 👍🙂

[@RichardBirchett]

Cheers Thomas, some old and some older but still works a treat for me. Thanks for watching, regards R 👍

[@stevemurnan1702]

Nice footage and images Richard. Worryingly the pair of peregrines I've been following in West Penwith appear to now only be one bird. I've not seen the tiercel for the last 4 days and they should have chicks hatching by now.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Steve, Yes, I've heard about that pair and very sad to hear about it. Fingers crossed they will be okay. cheers R

[@balgavieslochospreys6836]

Good stuff Richard, hopefully you manage a trip to the Loch ;-)

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much Darren great birds! I really hope to pop in for the day, seeing some lovely pictures on your FB page, some great photographers you have on site. All the best R 👍

[@balgavieslochospreys6836]

@@RichardBirchett , cheers, all change again, the resident male from the previous two years has just shown up the other day and ousted this years male. Hopefully we see chicks this year, fingers crossed. Hopefully you manage up for the day Richard, all the best, Darren.

[@RichardBirchett]

@@balgavieslochospreys6836 Blimey, never a dull moment with Wildlife, got all things crossed for a successful years breeding! Hopefully see you in a few weeks. R

[@carlwashbrooke8678]

Morning Richard I have just caught up with your last video absolutely brilliant what a great place. Can I ask a quick question what sort of distance do I need to get near wildlife to use my tamron 150-600 mm lens to get good close up shots thanks again for your time all the best. Carl

[@RichardBirchett]

Morning Carl, thanks very much for watching. To be honest your reach with the 150-600 is pretty good and if you've a cropped sensor that reach will be further obviously. If its the 7D2 it would be 1.6x, its a hard one to call on how close but for up close shots without a crop in post processing about 25ft more than likely, but hard to say. Cheers R 👍

[@stevecolwill9761]

That’s why we love wildlife Richard, seldom predictable. I went out looking for barn owls yesterday and ended up watching red deer! 😳

[@RichardBirchett]

Well said Steve, always the way but nice to have a plan, but then Nature throws a wobbly at you which is always a nice surprise! Cheers R 👍

[@billymead2011]

Enjoyed the vid mate, do you find the extra screen beneficial?

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi there Alfred, I really do especially for video it has helped me loads. Not suited in all occasions but most of the time it has been awesome to have. Thanks for watching. Richard 👍

Nice video, Like and Bye from Italy :)

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Peri, always great to have you follow the channel. Cheers R 😀

[@mshielphotography1858]

Is that you using a scrim net for a scarf Rich😅 just ordered one of amazon a few days ago used it today too camouflage from barn owl.

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi there, yes it's such a great addition and like you purchased off Amazon, they are handy to wrap the lens/around the Tripod and used as a neck warmer if needed. And really cheap to buy. Any luck with the Barn Owls? Cheers and thanks for watching. Cheers R 👍

[@mshielphotography1858]

@@RichardBirchett Yes that’s what i do too, unfortunately my tripod is gray/black so i just use it to wrap it around that it’s a bit ironic as today i went out to film and photograph dippers so the grey and black tripod actually camouflaged better😅 but yeah it comes in very handy and can get creative with it for being a little net like for eg; cut hole to shove lens through if shooting from car and stuff...in my case there’s a gap in field between two of them thorny bush things so i just hang it from one branch to an other and works perfect as quick portable DIY Hide, however barn owl didn’t come, think the nearby construction work has made it move.